Creating API credentials

To create API credentials:

1. Log into the Coro console and from the Control Panel , select Connectors :

   

2. Select the API Credentials tab.
3. Select + CREATE API KEY or CREATE API KEY :

   

   The Create new API key dialog appears:

   

4. Enter an optional Expiration date and Description (Name).

   note

   If an expiry date is not specified, the API credentials never expire.

5. Select CREATE .

   New Client Secret and Client ID values are generated:

   

   Important

   Ensure that you keep a copy of your client secret, as this is the only time it is visible.

   An entry is created in the Activity Log:

   

   The generated Client ID and Client Secret can now be used to generate a bearer token to use when accessing other API resources. For further information, see authorization in the Coro developer portal.

   The credentials are added to the API credentials list:

   

   The following information is displayed:

   • Client ID : The generated client ID.
   • Description : The name of the API credentials.
   • Created : The date and time that the API credentials were created.
   • Expires : When the API credentials expire.
   • Last used : When the API credentials were last used.